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Published on Nov 20, 2015
Alexander Bennett Period 6 Anatomy Disease project
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Parkinson's Disease
Alex G Bennett
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Parkinson's Disease
A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors, commonly in the hands
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Parkinson's Disease Causes
Parkinson's disease is caused by the progressive deterioration of neurons in the area of the brain known as the "substantia nigra"
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Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
Tremors
Slowed movement
Rigid muscles
Impaired posture or balance
Loss of automatic movement
Speech changes
Writing changes
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Tojosan
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Organs affected by Parkinson's disease
The primary organ affected by Parkinson's disease is the brain, specifically the area known as the substantia nigra
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How Parkinson's Disease is Transmitted
Parkinson's disease cannot be transmitted, in fact it is not known why the disease even occurs, it is believed however that Parkinson's disease can be passed on gentically
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Who is Affected by Parkinson's Disease
Both men and women can get Parkinson's disease, but men have a slightly higher chance of getting it
The risk of getting Parkinson's increases at the age of 65
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Parkinson's Disease Treatment
There is no cure to Parkinson's disease but it can be managed through medication, surgery, or even alternate therapies
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Charles Williams
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How to Prevent Parkinson's Disease
Since the cause of Parkinson's is currently unknown, there is no known way to prevent it
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Charles Williams
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How Parkinson's Disease is Diagnosed
Parkinson's is diagnosed by a neurologist purely based on the patient's medical history, since there are no known tests to diagnose it
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Alex E. Proimos
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Sources
http://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/guide/parkinsons-treatment-options
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/basics/pre...
http://mitochondrialdiseases.org/parkinsons/
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